Monthly Archives: September 2009

Oklahoma Student Inventors Exposition

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Bob

You are invited to participate in a great creative challenge.  The 2009-2010, Oklahoma Annual Student Inventors Exposition will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rose State Community Center on the Rose … Continue reading →

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September Janagram

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Bob

From Oklahoma State Department of Education Science Director Jana Rowland, it’s this month’s JANAGRAM! New Storybooks from the Space Place Sometimes there’s just nothing as cozy as curling up with a good storybook. Whether you prefer turning real pages or … Continue reading →

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What Is ScienceFest?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bob

ScienceFest is designed to foster scientific literacy while educating children about protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and using alternative fuels and technologies. Educators plan a day packed with exciting exhibits, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations all developed to show the … Continue reading →

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Science Matters

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bob

Here are your science education resources and announcements for September 2009 provided by the Science Matters Network. Table of Contents  a.. The Federal Role in Out-of-School Learning  b.. The Economy’s Impact on Parent Involvement  c.. Family Feedback Aids Instruction  d.. … Continue reading →

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Publish in the National Gallery of Writing

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Bob

The National Science Teachers Association is a partner in the National Gallery of Writing, an online exhibition of writing hosted by the National Council of Teachers of English, which is seeking writing samples. NSTA’s Gallery  http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/national_science_teachers_association_gallery has the following theme: Why … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Recycling Seminar: Recycling Through a Recession

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Bob

Save the Date!  ”Recycling Through a Recession” will be held on Tuesday, December 8 at the OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater.  This full day seminar, hosted by the Oklahoma Recycling Association, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension … Continue reading →

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Urgent Opportunity: NASA Mission to Mercury – Classes Across America Can Participate Live

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Bob

On September 29, NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft will fly by the planet Mercury at 5:55 pm EDT. It is a historic mission to the last of the eight planets in the solar system that has not been fully seen. MESSENGER is … Continue reading →

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MUSEUM TO OFFER AN EVENING OF FREE ADMISSION, LECTURE ON HISTORY OF LIFE ON EARTH IN HONOR OF CHARLES DARWIN

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Bob

As part of a University of Oklahoma campus-wide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, the Sam Noble Museum in Norman will be offering an evening of free museum admission from … Continue reading →

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2010 DNA Day Essay Contest

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Bob

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) invites you to participate in the 5th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest! It is only open to 9th  12th grade students this year. Submission Deadline: March 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM EST Please … Continue reading →

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“Evolution in Extreme Environments” Symposium to be Webcast Live from NABT Conference in Denver

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Bob

“Evolution in Extreme Environments” Symposium to be Webcast Live > from NABT Conference in Denver > > Are you interested in evolution, but unable to attend this year’s > National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference in > Denver?  Would … Continue reading →

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